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Clinical Nurse, (FT) Interventional Radiology

Employer
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Location
West Lebanon, NH
Closing date
Jan 24, 2021

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Profession
Nurse
Specialty
Nursing, Radiology
RN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY OUTPATIENT

Are you an RN who is looking for aninnovative department where your skills can be utilized to their fullest andyou can enjoy an autonomous practice? Read on to learn more!

Are you an experienced Interventional Radiology or ICU nursewho has demonstrated skills in conscious sedation and IV placement? If you have1 or more years of Critical Care in-patient or Interventional Radiology nursingexperience you may be eligible for a $5,000 bonus forjoining our team. For details please contact the recruiter, Miriam.A.Benson@hitchcock.org formore information and an interview.

Interventional Radiology (IR), which uses radiological technologyto perform minimally invasive interventional techniques, is revolutionizing theway many health services are delivered. Clinical Nurses perform versatileroles in the facilitation of minimally invasive vascular,neurological, and interventional procedures: angiographies, angioplasties,stent placements, biopsies, vertebroplasties, embolizations, and manymore. Most procedures are done with moderate sedation provided by the IRClinical Nurse. In addition, while you can practice autonomously, you willbe part of a fun and collaborative team.

There is a call requirement. Call time is generouslycompensated.

The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization and is responsible for autonomous practice directed by the professional tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist and transferor. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served.

Practitioner
1. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care.
2. Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary.
3. Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics to advocate for patients, uphold their autonomy in decision-making, ensure informed consent and assist patients in families in expressing self-determination.
4. Actively seeks feedback and acts to improve performance.
5. Engages in the governance of practice.
Leader/Decision Maker
6. Manages interpersonal relationships for self and with others.
7. Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and the profession.
8. Assumes authority and accountability for the nursing care of patients while appropriately delegating elements of care to others members of the care delivery team in accordance with laws, regulations and policies and procedures.
9. Prioritizes and organizes time to optimize patient outcomes.
Scientist
10. Actively seeks out the most current evidence and standards and applies and translates to daily practice.
11. Role models a culture of inquiry, developing new knowledge by contributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice at the local level.
Transferor
12. Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
13. Actively partners with others to effect change that produces positive outcomes through the exchange of knowledge.
14. Precepts the student nurse, nurse extern, nurse resident, experienced clinical nurse and other members of the healthcare team.
15. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
 Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) with 1 year of experience. 3 years inpatient ICU or Med Surge preffered
 Associate Degree (ADN) prepared nurses with 3 years' experience in an ICU or Med Surge environment.

* All Associate Degree (ADN) prepared nurses must commit to completing a BSN or higher nursing degree within 10 years of their hire date.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
 Licensed Registered Nurse in New Hampshire required.
 ACLS certification required

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